Signs of Steering and Suspension Failures

A vehicle's steering and suspension system serves many important functions. It cushions you from bumps, potholes, and uneven streets - keeping your car's underside components from making contact with the road. The steering and suspension in your vehicle will undergo the biggest instances of wear and tear. When these features wear out getting in the driver's seat can become scary.

It's usually pretty easy to tell if your vehicle is having issues with suspension or steering. Keep reading for some of the most common suspension and steering issues we see:

Suspension Issues

When your car has suspension problems, its body will bounce when in motion. The suspension system in your car makes sure that it always drives smoothly, whether you are riding on a smooth road or a very rough one. The suspension system also keeps the car from damage when riding on more aggressive terrains.

There are many instances that can indicate your car has a faulty suspension system:

• The vehicle looks or feels tilted
• It takes a “nosedive” when you brake
• It drifts when you make a turn
• It bounces repeatedly after riding over a hole or bump in the road.

If you have one or more of these symptoms with your car, you may have a failing suspension system, or you might have worn-out ball joints, which connect the suspension to the tires.

If you are feeling a strange sense of movement in your car, don’t hesitate to contact Weber Automotive in North Olmsted, Ohio to schedule your repair as quick and pain-free as possible.

Common Steering Problems

The power steering system in your car ensures that you don’t drift or slide as you make a turn. When you steer, you might feel or hear something that you know you shouldn’t.

Here are some common steering problems that show you may have a problem with the vehicle's steering: 

Steering Gear:

• You could have a problem with the steering gear if you have to turn the wheel excessively to make a slight turn with your car.

• A steering gear problem can also cause a squealing noise when the wheel is turned. It can also indicate low fluid.

Checking Fluids:

• If you have filled the fluid reservoir of new fluid, but it’s recently been depleted, there could be a leak that should be fixed at once.
• If your fluid is perfectly fine, then there may be a problem with the power steering belt, which links the engine to the power steering pump. Common belt problems include the belt coming loose or wearing out.

Steering Belt or Pump:

• If you are having difficulty in turning the wheel, or you need more strength than usual to turn it, this too may be a sign of not enough steering fluid, or a faulty steering belt or pump.

Tie Rods:

• Tie rods can also become faulty, which will affect your steering. A major signs of defective tie rods is a loose and/or vibrating steering wheel.

If your car has steering problems, it will be surprisingly difficult to steer and maneuver. Before taking a car that is hard to control out on the road, learn more about Weber Automotive can restore and improve your steering system here.

If you're feeling a strange sense of movement in your car, don’t hesitate to contact Weber Automotive in North Olmsted, Ohio to schedule your repair as quick and pain-free as possible. Whatever problem you might have with your steering or suspension in Northeast Ohio, Weber Automotive can help. 

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